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BULLETIN

                                                  2022
                       COMMUNITY EDUCATION
                       SPRING   miracosta.edu/community

Enrichment Classes
Career & Professional Development
Driver Education
English Language Institute
In-Person & Online Classes
Work Skills Training
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TCI has run out of space, and yet we have a greater need
for accelerated training programs than ever before!
Help us create TCI2 !
1. Serve on the TCI2 advisory committee
2. Lend your ideas toward our capital campaign to raise funds for a new building
3. Talk to us about changing the future of workforce development in San Diego
   through your generous donation call 760.795.6824

      2075 Las Palmas Drive            |   Carlsbad        |     CA 92011

      miracosta.edu/community | commed@miracosta.edu
BULLETIN SPRING COMMUNITY EDUCATION - MiraCosta College
ENRICHMENT
                                       CONTENTS
                                       WORKSHOPS                           •   CLASSES
         In this bulletin you will find a variety of enrichment and workforce training courses.
         All of these courses are affordable, fee-based, not-for-credit offerings that are not
         supported by any state or local taxes. Your enrollment fees keep this program going.

 5 REGISTRATION & PARKING
		INFORMATION                                                             32–45 WORK SKILLS TRAINING

        6 	COMMUNITY EDUCATION                                         		     See detail content list on page 32
            REGISTRATION FORM                                               32 Registration and Refund policy
                                                                            33 Free Information Sessions
  7–26 ENRICHMENT                                                        34–35 Certificate Programs
                                                                            36 Biomedical Equipment Technician Program
                                                                            37 BrewTech Program
   7– 10 Art
                                                                            38 Engineering Technician Program
  10–12 Crafts
                                                                            39 Machinist Technology Program
      13 Computer
                                                                            41 Solar PV Program
      14 Driver Education & Training
                                                                            42	Unmanned Systems (Drone) Operator
      15 		English Language Institute                                           Technician Program
  16–17 Fitness & Health                                                    42 Welding Program
  17–19 Food & Wine                                                         43 Massage Therapy
  19–20 Home & Garden                                                       43 Phlebotomy Technician Program
  20–22 Language & Literature                                               44 Veterinary Assistant Program
  22–23 Performing Arts / Dance / Music                                     44 Child Visitation Monitor
  23–24 Personal Finance & Workshops                                        45 Real Estate License Program
      25 Photography
      26 Recreation
                                                                                 46 WORK SKILLS TRAINING ONLINE
27–31 CAREER & PROFESSIONAL
		DEVELOPMENT                                                                46		Online Electronics/Robotics–George Brown
                                                                         				 Automation Technician
 27 Notary                                                               				      Electronics Technician
 28 Loan Signing Agent                                                   				      Electromechanical Technician
 28 DMV Auto Wholesale                                                   				      Robotics Technician
 28 Start a Profitable Home-Based Business                               				      Programmable Logic Controller
 28 Be a Schedulemaster                                                  				 (PLC) Technician
 29	Photography Business Certificate Series                             				      Programmable Logic Controller II
                                                                         				 (PLC) Technician
 30	Entrepreneurial Certificate Series
 31 Guide to Creating Your Vacation
		 Rental Property                                                             47–49 LOCATIONS AND MAPS
 31 Human Resources Certificate Program                                           50 INDEX

  Note from the Executive Director:
  Although it has been a long year with continued pandemic and economic challenges,
  Community Education staff remain committed to your growth, enrichment and personal
  development for 2022. It is our sincere hope that you can take advantage of our many spring
  classes to uplift your spirit and/or increase your skills. We will keep your safety and comfort
  foremost as we provide web-based, livestream, in-person and hybrid courses for your pleasure.
  Sincerely,
  Linda Kurokawa

  MiraCosta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association
  of Schools and Colleges, 10 Commercial Blvd., Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949, 415.506.0234, an institutional accrediting
  body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional
  information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at:
  accjc.org. The college is also approved by the California Department of Education for the training of veterans under
  the provisions of the GI Bill® of Regulations.
  MiraCosta College shall provide access to educational programs and employment practices, and shall not discriminate based on
  accent, age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, economic status, ethnic group identification, gender, sex, marital status,
  medical condition, national origin, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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Your learning options
Face-to-face
• Scheduled in-person time in class
• Vaccination is required for in-person classes
   (exception for medical or religious reasons)

                                              Online
                                              • All coursework done online
                                              • No scheduled class meetings, allowing you to learn
                                                 at your convenience
                                              • Interact with instructor and classmates on our own time
                                              • Learning activities and assignments must be submitted
                                                 by due dates

Hybrid
• Part online without a set time to attend, part
   scheduled class time
• Scheduled class time will be
   face-to-face on campus
• Primarily for lab science, physical education
   and occupational classes

                                              Livestream
                                              • Sessions meet online at specific days and times
                                              • Interact live with instructor and classmates in a
                                                 virtual environment
                                              • Online assignments with due dates to be completed
                                                 outside of class session
                                              • Continue class experiences like lectures and small
                                                 group work

                   In order to be on MiraCosta College Campuses,
                each student will need to show proof of Covid vaccine.
    Board Policy 5210: Communicable Disease
    The MiraCosta Community College District is committed to providing a safe and healthy campus.
    The district shall establish administrative procedures necessary to assure cooperation with local
    public health officials in measures necessary for the prevention and control of communicable
    diseases. SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is a global pandemic and has resulted in
    widespread illness and death worldwide, in the United States, and in California. In furtherance of this
    commitment, the district shall establish administrative procedures regarding COVID-19 vaccination
    to mitigate the risks surrounding exposure to COVID-19. These administrative procedures will require
    that all students who are on district premises for any face-to-face instructional and student support
    activities (e.g., office hours, classes, library, tutoring, etc.) have been fully vaccinated against
    COVID-19. The district will accept any COVID-19 vaccine that has been Food and Drug Administration
    (FDA) Emergency Use Authorized (EUA) and/or has been approved by the World Health Organization
    ( WHO). Exemptions from these vaccine requirements are specified in AP 5210.

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BULLETIN SPRING COMMUNITY EDUCATION - MiraCosta College
REGISTRATION

                                       HOW TO REGISTER
1 Internet Registration — Go to commed.miracosta.edu to register online.
2 By Phone: 760.795.6820— Please have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover card in hand
  and your registration information ready when you call.
3 In Person— Community Education & Workforce Development Office, MiraCosta
  College Technology Career Institute, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92011.
  Hours: 9 AM–5 PM, Monday –Friday.
 4 By Mail — Complete the registration form on the next page using a separate form for
    each person (forms may be duplicated). Visa, MasterCard, Discover card or check (payable
    to MiraCosta College) can be used to pay registration fees. Mail checks and completed
    registration form(s) to: Community Education & Workforce Development, MiraCosta
    College Technology Career Institute, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad,
    CA 92011.
Remember to mark your calendar with class date, time and location. Please include your email address on
your registration form to receive an email confirmation of your enrollment.

                                  PARKING INFORMATION
Parking permits normally required at MiraCosta College campuses in Oceanside, San Elijo and
the Community Learning Center have been waived for spring 2022 semester in student parking
lots ONLY. College police will be enforcing parking requirements in staff parking lots or spots,
and disabled parking spaces. Parking is always free at the Technology Career Institute.

                             REFUND AND TRANSFER POLICY
Check refunds may take 4–6 weeks to process.
Class/Workshop Refund Policy: Refunds will be made up to three business days prior to the
class start date. No refunds will be given once a class has started. A $15 cancellation fee will be
retained for each refund. A full refund will be given if a class is cancelled due to low enrollment.
Unused attendance is not transferable to another class session.
Excursion Refund Policy: Refunds will be made up to five business days before the
excursion only if the excursion is full and someone on the waiting list is available to take your
place. There will be a $25 cancellation fee if a replacement can be found.
Workforce Training Refund Policy: Refunds will be made up to five business days, depend-
ing on course, prior to the class start date. A $75 cancellation fee for work skills programs
will be retained for each refund. A full refund will be given if a class is cancelled due to low
enrollment. Unused attendance is not transferable to another class session.
Class/Workshop Transfer Policy: Transfers will be approved up to three business days prior
to the class start date. Students must receive a verbal approval from Community Education
before a transfer can be made.

          For more information, email us at: commed@miracosta.edu

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Job Training, Workshops, Classes and Excursions
All of these offerings are affordable, fee-based and not-for-credit offerings.
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Community Education                      CONFIRMING YOUR ENROLLMENT.
& Workforce Development
                                         Have questions? Call 760.795.6820.
MiraCosta College                        Parking permits are not needed
Technology Career Institute              spring 2022
2075 Las Palmas Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92011

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Register by phone or online at commed.miracosta.edu 24 hours a day with your
credit card (or complete this registration form if you prefer):

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MiraCosta College reserves the right to change class location, schedules, fees and instructors when necessary.
Please, no tape recording during classes without prior permission from the instructor. MiraCosta College is pleased
to welcome and admit students 18 years of age and over. Students under 18 will be permitted to attend classes
only with prior consent of the instructor and staff member. MiraCosta College shall provide access to educational
programs and employment practices, and shall not discriminate based on accent, age, ancestry, citizenship status,
color, disability, economic status, ethnic group identification, gender, sex, marital status, medical condition, national
origin, parental status, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status.

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BULLETIN SPRING COMMUNITY EDUCATION - MiraCosta College
ART                                                      ENRICHMENT

Drawing Animals                                              Create Art Using Natural
All experience levels are welcome,                       Elements
especially the enthusiastic beginner!                    This course is designed to teach you
Let's draw animals—from decoratively                     the basics of drawing using natural
filled silhouettes to realistic head studies             substances, such as charcoal, conte and
and expressive gesture drawings. Learn to                graphite. In the first class, students will
render eyes, fur and feathers using pencil               make a coptic stitch journal. This ancient
media, watercolor pencils, pen and ink.                  technique is easy to learn, however the
Working from photos, lessons will include                result is a complex, multifaceted binding.
freehand methods and the realistic                       In the second class, we will focus on
artist's use of tools, such as grids and                 the basics of how to draw, how to “see,”
proportional dividers.                                   compose and practice using these
Supplies: A $3 materials fee will be collected in        elements for any subject matter in
class. A supplies list will be sent prior to the start   your journal.
of class.                                                Supplies: A $5 materials fee will be collected in class
Drew Bandish, artist / $155                              for bookbinders. A supplies list will be included with
San Elijo Campus, Room 206                               your student confirmation upon registration.
6 Sat, 2/5–3/19, 9 AM–12 PM. No class on 2/19.           Portico Bowman / $65
                                                         San Elijo Campus, Room 305
Watercolor—an Elemental                                  2 Sat, 3/5–3/12, 10 AM–12 PM
Approach
All experience levels are welcome,
especially the enthusiastic beginner!
Do you find inspiration in representational
subjects (trees, rocks, water, sky, people,
animals, buildings, flowers, shadows
and colors) but are confused about
how to paint them? Learn a logical,
elemental approach to artfully depict
representational subjects in watercolor
while developing control of shape, color,
value and texture in a watercolor medium.
                                                                S. Portico Bowman
Supplies: A $3 materials fee will be collected in
class. A supplies list will be sent prior to the start
of class.
                                                         Watercolor and Mixed Media
Drew Bandish, artist / $169
                                                         Techniques
San Elijo Campus, Room 206
                                                         For older adults. Are you looking for
7 Sat, 4/2–5/21, 9 AM–12 PM. No class on 4/16.
                                                         a way to reduce stress and have a
                                                         relaxing and creative experience in a
                                                         supportive group while exploring your
                                                         artistic creativity? Join us as we create
                                                         lasting and beautiful works of art with
                                                         confidence. Learn extremely fun and
                                                         easy techniques to achieve quality
                                                         results. We will combine traditional and
                                                         non-traditional watercolor techniques
                                                         and concepts with demonstration and
                                                         personal guidance.
                                                         Supplies: A supplies list will be included with your
                                                         student confirmation upon registration. Supplies are
                                                         kept to a minimum.
  Drew Bandish
                                                         Denise McMurtrie / $89
                                                         La Colonia Park, Conference Room
                                                         7 Tues, 2/1–3/15, 1:30–3:30 PM
                                                         7 Tues, 3/29–5/10, 1:30–3:30 PM

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   ART

       Paint a Plethora of Cats                                     Keeping a Nature Journal
  and Dogs                                                  All experience levels welcome.
  Let's have fun                                            This workshop will focus on learning to
  learning to draw,                                         observe the natural world that surrounds
  paint and create                                          us. Heighten your appreciation and
  compositions using                                        observational skills by drawing and
  a variety of breeds                                       painting trees, skies, plants, animals,
  of cats and dogs.                                         weeds, and other interesting things you
  You will be amazed                                        find growing or living in your area. You
  by how easy it is to                                      will also learn to record seasonal colors
  paint your favorite                                       and weather.
  cats and dogs and                                         Supplies: A $3 materials fee will be collected in class
  then arrange them in an eye-catching                      for handouts. A supplies list will be emailed by the
  composition. You will also learn how                      instructor prior to the start of the class.
  to use ink and watercolor to bring your                   Barbara Roth / $129
  animals to life.
                                                            Fletcher Cove Community Center
  Supplies: A $3 materials fee will be collected in class   4 Thurs, 2/24–3/17, 1–4 PM
  for handouts. A supplies list will be emailed by the
  instructor prior to the start of the class.
  Barbara Roth / $129                                               Dream Inspired Paintings
  San Elijo Campus, Room 205                                Use subjects from your dreams to create
  4 Sat, 4/23–5/14, 1–4 PM                                  interesting and fun watercolor paintings.
                                                            In this class, learn to arrange images
                                                            from your night or day dreams into
  Pen and Ink is Easier Than                                pleasing compositions. We will explore
  You Think                                                 how to interpret your dreams by using
                                                            symbols, colors and painting techniques
  All experience levels welcome.
                                                            to give your paintings a dreamy,
  Learn techniques using pens, colored
                                                            lighthearted mood.
  inks and watercolor to create unique
  artwork. Understand how to make lines,                    Supplies: A $3 materials fee will be collected in class
  marks, tones and washes with different                    for handouts. A supplies list will be emailed by the
  pen tips and waterproof and water soluble                 instructor prior to the start of the class.
  inks. Add shading and character to your                   Barbara Roth / $129
  watercolor paintings plus learn how to                    Fletcher Cove Community Center
  hand letter. Express your creativity with                 4 Tues, 2/1–2/22, 1–4 PM
  your ink drawings and discover the secrets
  of pen and ink.
  Supplies: A $3 materials fee will be collected in class
  for pens, colored inks and handouts. A supplies list
  will be sent prior to the start of class.
  Barbara Roth / $129
  La Colonia Park, Conference Room
  4 Wed, 2/23–3/16, 10 AM –1 PM

    Barbara Roth                                              Barbara Roth

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ART

Painting at the Beach–                                 Portrait Painting by the Beach
Fletcher Cove                                          Recommended for those with some
Recommended for those with some                        knowledge of basic painting. Learn how
knowledge of basic painting.                           to capture the essential qualities of a
Paint in oil or acrylic. Class includes                portrait. This class welcomes all levels of
discussion, demonstrations and                         painters as we explore painting portraits
instruction. Topics covered include color              at our beautiful beach location. Paint in
mixing, brushstroke technique, values,                 oil or acrylic. The course includes lecture,
perspective and composition. Each class                demonstrations and exercises. We will
ends with a critique designed to help                  emphasize proportion, perspective, value,
evaluate how students are progressing in               and color theory specifically related
a friendly, nurturing atmosphere. Enjoy the            to skin tones. Learn the skill of painting
ocean views and paint outside if you like!             portraits from life as well as from reference.
                                                       Enjoy the serene views and ocean breeze
Supplies: A supplies list will be included with your   while we create the human form!
student confirmation upon registration.
Amanda Parra-Settles / $169                            Supplies: A supplies list will be included with your
                                                       student confirmation upon registration.
Fletcher Cove Community Center
                                                       Amanda Parra-Settles / $169
6 Wed, 2/2–3/9, 9 AM–12 PM
                                                       Fletcher Cove Community Center
6 Wed, 3/23–4/27, 9 AM–12 PM                           6 Thurs, 2/17–3/24, 9 AM–12 PM

     Landscape Painting at                             Painting for Beginners
the Beach                                              People tend to feel intimidated and self-
Discover the joy of painting landscapes                conscious of their ability to create art.
at the beach. This class takes students                This class is a safe space for beginners
beyond creating a “nature scene” to                    and hobbyists picking up painting for
producing a dynamic piece of landscape                 fun while learning the basics, the types
art through a focus on color theory                    of brushes, types of paint, mediums, how
and atmospheric perspective. We will                   to make canvases, tools (palette knives,
study other landscape artists and what                 mahlsticks, palette types, etc.) You can
makes their work so engaging and lively.               create art with the proper foundation
Students will learn how to make the most               of knowledge. This class is a safe space
out of painting from life at the beach                 to explore the joys of painting.
and from reference material.                           Supplies: A supplies list will be included with your
Supplies: A supplies list will be included with your   student confirmation upon registration.
student confirmation upon registration. .              Amanda Parra-Settles / $165
Amanda Parra-Settles / $169                            San Elijo Campus, Room 205
Fletcher Cove Community Center                         6 Sat, 4/2–5/7, 9 AM–12 PM
6 Tues, 3/8–4/12, 1–4 PM
                                                       The Art of the Sketch and
                                                       Keeping a Sketchbook
                                                       Having a sketchbook is so very important
                                                       to an artist. Not having one is like
                                                       thinking you can write a book without a
                                                       first draft. This class is filled with exercises
                                                       designed to teach students how to
                                                       harness the power of a sketchbook,
                                                       encourage progress through failure, plan
                                                       a final piece using a sketchbook and
                                                       use the world, locally and at large, as
                                                       inspiration. Eventually, a sketchbook can
                                                       become a piece of art in its own right.
  Amanda Para-Settles                                  Supplies: A supplies list will be included with your
                                                       student confirmation upon registration.
                                                       Amanda Parra-Settles / $165
                                                       Fletcher Cove Community Center
                                                       6 Wed, 3/23–4/27, 1–4 PM

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   ART | CRAFTS

   Oil Painting for Pleasure                                     Mosaic for the Garden
   A class for new or experienced students                       All experience levels are welcome.
   with established drawing skills.                              Explore the mosaic design, methods and
   The goal is to understand value, shape                        techniques intended for outdoor use such
   and color, and how to use them to                             as a stepping stone, birdhouse and 3D
   create a harmonious painting. The class                       rock or stone. More advanced students
   emphasis changes each semester,                               may choose to do their project with
   so there is continual learning of new                         individual guidance from the instructor
   skills. There will be a mix of painting                       and class participation. Bring in your
   with the class on a project and working                       excitement for this hands-on class and
   independently. By the end of this course,                     learn mosaic techniques this spring.
   you will have some finished paintings                         Supplies: A $50 materials fee will be collected in
   to display in your home proudly! Build                        class. Most materials and use of tools supplied.
   the foundation you need to create great
                                                                 Cathy Sparks / $165
   works of art.
                                                                 San Elijo Campus, Room 206
   Supplies: A $5 materials fee will be collected in class.
                                                                 7 Thurs, 2/3–3/17, 6–9 PM
   A supplies list will be sent by the instructor prior to the
   start of class.
   Anne Benkendorf / $169
   San Elijo Campus, Room 205
   6 Sat, 2/5–3/19, 9 AM–12 PM. No class on 2/19.
   Fletcher Cove Community Center
   6 Thurs, 4/14–5/19, 9 AM–12 PM

   Stained Glass for Beginners
   Create your beautiful stained glass
   art pieces and windows! Learn the art
   of stained glass from a master cutter,
   right in a stained glass studio. In this
   comprehensive workshop, you will gain
   the basics of design and assembly, as well
                                                                 Mosaic in 3D—Introduction to
   as the use of the tools needed to develop
   beautiful stained glass artwork. By the end                   Mosaic Sculpture
   of the workshop, you will have created                        All experience levels are welcome.
   as many as three projects suitable for                        Explore preliminary mosaic sculpture
   display or sale (depending on your                            techniques by working with three-
   speed and ability.)                                           dimensional forms in a fun, relaxed
                                                                 atmosphere. Students will complete three
   Note: Studio has been rearranged so that students
                                                                 projects for home, office or garden. More
   can safely learn. There will be hand sanitizer provided
                                                                 advanced students may choose to do
   on each table and in the bathroom.
                                                                 their own project with individual guidance
   Supplies: A $45 per-project materials fee for glass,
                                                                 from the instructor.
   solder, lead and copper will be collected in class.
   On-site sales of tools available.                             Supplies: A $50 materials fee will be collected in
   Don Myers / $129                                              class. Most materials and use of tools supplied.
   Don Myers Stained Glass                                       Cathy Sparks / $165
   1025 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside                              San Elijo Campus, Room 206
   3 Sat, 3/5–3/19, 11 AM–2 PM                                   7 Thurs, 3/31–5/12, 6–9 PM

   Pattern Making and Sewing
   All experience levels are welcome. Make perfect fitting patterns for bodice, sleeves,
   skirt and pants! Learn the art of taking measurements, pattern drafting using templates
   in your size provided by the instructor, fitting, grading, and sewing of the test garment.
   Enjoy learning how design can showcase your unique, beautiful body shape.
   Supplies: Sewing machines are not required for this class nor are they available for use. Bring a sack lunch.
   A materials list will be included with your student confirmation upon registration.
   Angela Fesi-Pouliot / $129 / Oceanside Campus, Room 4529
   4 Sat, 2/26–3/19, 10 AM–3 PM

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CRAFTS

     The Craft of Papermaking                                     Elements of Papermaking:
and Book Binding                                            for 2D and 3D projects
Books do not grow on trees. However, you                    Papermaking is relaxing, satisfying and
can make your own handmade paper                            easy to learn. Every sheet is magical. You
from cotton. Participants will learn the                    will learn to harvest plant-based materials
basics of papermaking and make their                        from nature. We will look at papermaking
own sheets. The instructor will demonstrate                 artists, the kinds of work they do, and what
two bookmaking techniques: The Coptic                       you can do. Handmade paper can be
Stitch & Casebound Book. The final two                      used for 2D and 3D projects. Your interest
weeks will be spent constructing one or                     will determine what you make in the last
both kinds of books.                                        week of class.
Supplies: A $10 materials fee will be collected in          Supplies: A $5 materials fee will be collected in class.
class. A supplies list will be sent prior to the start      A supplies list will be sent prior to the start of class.
of class.                                                   Portico Bowman / $115
Portico Bowman / $119                                       La Colonia Park, Classroom
Oceanside Campus, Room 4529                                 4 Thurs, 3/31–4/21, 10 AM–1 PM
5 Sat, 4/2–4/30, 9 AM–12 PM

  S. Portico Bowman                                           Madie Fleming

      Toy Design: Boomers Making Toys for Young Zoomers
for Older Adults
Do you ever wish for the good old days
when toys whizzed, banged, fell apart and
could be put back together? Do you ever                            INSTRUCTOR BIO:
wish you could show your grandchildren                             S. Portico Bowman is a professor
what you played with when you were                                 Emerita at Pittsburg State
young? Bring your experience, ideas and                            University where for twenty years
imagination and join in the fun as we                              she taught a variety of classes:
make toys.                                                         printmaking, papermaking, book
Supplies: A $10 materials fee will be collected in class.          arts and bookmaking, design,
A supplies list will be sent prior to the start of class.          toy design, sculpture, sculptural
                                                                   ceramics, and grant writing for
Portico Bowman / $75
                                                                   artists. For nine summers, she
La Colonia Park, Classroom                                         was the lead art instructor at the
4 Thurs, 2/24–3/17, 10 AM–12 PM                                    Hawai’i Preparatory Academy on
                                                                   the Big Island. She taught ceramics,
                                                                   drawing, design, printmaking, and
                                                                   creative writing to middle and high
                                                                   school students. Portico is looking
                                                                   forward to the publication of her
                                                                   first novel, Cashmere
                                                                   Comes From Goats,
                                                                   forthcoming
                                                                   in spring 2022
                                                                   from Stonehouse
                                                                   Publishing.

  DJ Bush

                                         PHONE 760.795.6820 | MIRACOSTA.EDU/COMMUNITY                         11
SPRING    2022
  CRAFTS

  Knitting Basics and Beyond
  All experience levels are welcome. Learn the timeless art of
  knitting while unlocking your creativity in this no-stress class.
  Taught by a certified knitting instructor, each session will be
  divided into two parts. First, we will explore topics through
  lectures and hands-on practice. Then, knitters will have
  time to work on their projects, consult with the instructor on
  specific issues and share in the relaxing experience of knitting
  as a part of a community.
  Supplies: A $3 materials fee will be collected in class for lesson handouts.
  A supplies list will be sent by the instructor prior to the start of class.
  Karen des Jardins / $125
  San Elijo Campus, Room 609
  6 Tues (every other Tues), 2/1–4/12, 6–8:30 PM

  Upholstery–All Levels
  This class is suitable for beginner students,
  the DIYer, advanced students and those
  already in the field. Classes will focus
  on styling, identifying different types of
  fabrics and furniture styles and furniture
  building techniques and construction.
  Beginner students will learn basic
  fundamentals, techniques, terminology
  and how to plan and execute a project.
  Advanced students will build on their
  intermediate knowledge, while learning
  additional, more complex techniques.
  Both beginner and advanced students
  will gain a working knowledge of wood
  finishes and minor wood restoration.
  Those students already in the field will be
  adding to their current portfolio, as well
  as editing its content as skills improve.
  Upholstery of sofas and large items are                   Upholstery and Wood Restoration
  scheduled one-item-at-a-time on a                         —Furniture Re-Imagined
  proven skills basis (no recliners).                       All experience levels are welcome.
  Note: Please bring binder, paper for notes and your       Inspired by a popular DIY show, Furniture
  class project. Shopping resources for supplies will       Re-Imagined is a class that explores
  be given.                                                 different finishes, upholstery fabrics and
  Supplies: A $20 materials fee will be collected in        the repurposing of traditional furniture.
  class. Limited supplies included.                         Bring your chairs, small dressers, side
  Mary Cortmyer / $199                                      tables and headboards. Topics include:
  Landes Recreation Center, 2855 Cedar Road Oceanside          • How to prep wood
  8 Thurs, 2/3–3/24, 5–9 PM                                    • Painting furniture
                                                               • Antiquing and distressing
                                                               • Re-styling
                                                               • Fabrics
                                                            Note: Please bring a binder, paper for notes and your
                                                            class project. Resources for your supplies will be
                                                            given (no sofas or large items please).
                                                            Supplies: A $20 materials fee will be collected
                                                            in class. Limited supplies included.
                                                            Mary Cortmyer / $275
                                                            Landes Recreation Center
                                                            2855 Cedar Road Oceanside
                                                            8 Sat, 2/5–4/2, 10 AM–4 PM. No class on 2/19.

     12       COMMUNITY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
COMPUTER

     Microsoft Excel 2-Day                               Introduction to QuickBooks
Workshop for the Business                           Workshop
Professional                                        This course will teach you to navigate
Students must be familiar with the basics           the system and grow your business
of Microsoft Excel.                                 regardless of your current QuickBooks
In this workshop, you will move beyond              skill level. You will receive hands-on
opening a spreadsheet and typing                    experience using QuickBooks Pro software
in values.                                          designed to help small and medium-
                                                    sized businesses maintain financial data
Topics include:
                                                    with ease and accuracy. We will begin
  • Create user-friendly worksheets                 with an introduction to basic accounting
    through the use of cell and table               fundamentals, then learn how to
    style galleries to quickly format               maneuver through the software quickly, as
    your spreadsheet precisely the way              well as delve into basic file management
    you want                                        principles. Then, we focus on the basic
  • Use Excel’s conditional formatting              skills needed to effectively deal with
    feature                                         customers, vendors, banking transactions
  • Create reports with interactive charts          and what happens “behind the scenes,”
    and Pivot tables                                as QuickBooks helps you manage
  • Write powerful formulas that will               financial data, including balance sheets
    help you perform complex math                   and profit and loss statements.
    functions, make decisions and find              Supplies: Students should bring a USB flash drive and
    values in a table                               notebook to class.
Supplies: Students should bring a USB flash drive   Anthony Butler / $149
and notebook to class.                              San Elijo Campus, Room 505
Ghazal Yousofy / $95                                2 Sat, 4/2 & 4/9, 9 AM–1 PM
San Elijo Campus, Room 505
2 Sat, 3/5 & 3/12, 9 AM–1 PM

      INSTRUCTOR BIO:                                     INSTRUCTOR BIO:
      Ghazal Yousofy graduated from                       Anthony Butler is detail oriented
      San Diego State University with a                   professional with Accounting,
      Bachelor’s of Science in Business                   Payroll, Tax Preparation and
      Administration with an emphasis on                  Administrative background. For
      Information Systems. She is currently               more than 10 years, Anthony worked
      working as a Budget Specialist at                   with small businesses in a variety
      the San Diego Unified School                        of industries. He is currently a full
      District. Ghazal has a                              service Tax Preparer
      background in conducting                            and Bookkeeper. He
      trainings and a passion                             provides training
      for helping students excel                          for clients as well as
      in their goals.                                     accounting professionals.

                                    PHONE 760.795.6820 | MIRACOSTA.EDU/COMMUNITY                  13
SPRING     2022
  DRIVER EDUCATION & TRAINING

  The Best Program in North County
  There are two requirements in order to get a driver license in the state of California
  before the age of 18. 1) Classroom Driver Education and 2) Behind-the-Wheel
  Driver Training. MiraCosta College offers both! Students must be at least 15 to take
  driver education classes and 15 ½ to take behind-the-wheel training.

            OUR PACKAGE DEAL*                             CALIFORNIA DMV-APPROVED
                                                          ONLINE DRIVER EDUCATION
        Sign up for both programs at the same
        time and pay $435. This is a $30 savings!        Fee: $35. (Package deal does not apply
        Individually, Driver Education is $95 and              to Online Driver Education.)
        Behind-the-Wheel is $370.                                You must register online:
               Please call 760.795.6825                 miracostacollege.courseinstruction.com/
                 for more information.                              course/register/1

  Classroom Driver Education
  $95
  Certified instructors interact with students
  using guest speakers, contemporary
  audio/visual aids and the most recent
  edition of License to Drive.
  MiraCosta College Oceanside Campus
  1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, Room 3201
  Four Saturdays, 8 AM–3:15 PM
    •    1/22–2/12/2022
    •    2/26–3/19/2022
    •    4/2–4/30/2022. No class on 4/23.           Behind-The-Wheel Training
    •    5/7–6/4/2022. No class on 5/28.            $370
                                                    Six hours of one-on-one training
  Adult Driver Training                             Students receive six hours of one-on-
  $370 / 18 years of age and older                  one instruction in our Behind-the-Wheel
                                                    Driver Training Program. Convenient times
  Lessons consist of three days of training,
                                                    after school, evenings, and weekends
  two hours per day. The instructor will pick
                                                    are available. Behind-the-Wheel Driver
  you up at your home. You must have a
                                                    Training pickup locations: Carlsbad
  valid California learner’s permit to sign up.
  (Package deal does not apply.)                    High, El Camino High, Rancho Buena
                                                    Vista High, La Costa Canyon High, Sage
  Call 760.231.1221 to register.
                                                    Creek High, MiraCosta College (Barnard
                                                    Dr. campus) and MiraCosta College
                                                    in Cardiff. All licensed instructors are
                                                    professional and reliable. Our courses
                                                    satisfy all DMV requirements.
                                                    To register for Behind-the-Wheel Training,
                                                    please call 760.231.1221.

   Pre-enrollment is required for both Classroom Driver Education and Behind-the-Wheel
   Driver Training programs. Please call 760.795.6825 or 760.795.6820 to register over the phone
   with a Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card or come in person to the MiraCosta College
   Barnard Dr. Campus, Building T510, or TCI Campus in Carlsbad. You can also register online
   at commed.miracosta.edu. To register for Behind-the-Wheel Training only, call 760.231.1221.
   *You must complete the Behind-the-Wheel Driver Training Program within one year of
     completing Classroom Driver Education.

    14         COMMUNITY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
MiraCosta College
 English Language Institute

 WHERE LANGUAGE + CULTURES + FUN COLLIDE

                             Why study with us?

           INCREASE                          EASY                              FUN
           PROFICIENCY                      TRANSFER                          OUTINGS

                              SMALL                          SAFE
                              CLASS                        COMMUNITY

The English Language Institute (ELI) offers international students the opportunity to increase
their English language proficiency and develop the skills needed to succeed at a college
or university in the United States. This eight-week intensive English as a second language
(ELI) program provides individualized instruction in small class sizes. The program is
designed for students with a minimum of one year of English language training at high
school or college level. This class may not be appropriate for advanced ESL students or
students with a TOEFL score greater than 500 paper-based or 46 IBT. Students must be
at least 18 years old or meet our minor policy requirements. Our International Students
Office will issue 1-20’s. We accept students with an F1 or B visitor visa or any visa where
“enrichment” or “study” is permissible.
Instructional components include:                   Fee: $1,915 (includes instruction, application fee,
  • TOEFL preparation                               books and student services.) Health insurance
  • Study of American culture                       is an optional fee of $363 for 3 months. Students
                                                    must purchase our insurance plan or purchase their
  • Computer literacy development
                                                    own insurance plan that meets our requirements
     of study skills                                (Fees subject to change.)
  • Integrated academic preparation in
     reading, writing, listening, speaking          Location: Oceanside Campus, Room T510
     and grammar

                                            DATES

    • 1/24–3/18/2022                 • 3/28–5/20/2022                   • 6/6–7/29/2022

                    For more information, write, telephone or email:
                               1 Barnard Drive, Oceanside, CA 92056
              760.757.2121, x6590 | email: lcargile@miracosta.edu | miracosta.edu/eli

                                                                                                 15
SPRING     2022
   FITNESS & HEALTH | OLDER ADULTS

        T’ai Chi by the Sea                             Pilates
    —Del Mar Powerhouse                                 Pilates mat class is back! Pilates mat
    Inhale a deep ocean-fresh breath and                class is a total body workout done with
    RELAX! T’ai Chi and Qigong are ancient              resistance exercise that do not impact
    healing arts widely practiced around the            the joints. The exercises challenge your
    world. T’ai Chi, originally a style of Martial      core, as well as stretching and strengthen
    Art, focuses on meditative movements                your entire body. This class is taught in
    that are known for improving one’s                  a focused and fun environment for all to
    balance, body awareness, and overall                benefit and enjoy. You will leave this class
    wellness after longtime practice. Practice          feeling stronger, energized and ready to
    easy-to-learn movements that promote                start your day!
    balance, harmony, and coordination,                 Supplies: Please bring exercise mat to class.
    while improving strength, flexibility               Geri Jones / $85
    and posture.
                                                        Fletcher Cove Community Center
    Supplies: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.       7 Tues, 2/1–3/15, 9–10 AM
    Peter Wu / $89 per class
    Del Mar Powerhouse, Community Room
                                                              Daily Stretching Routine for
    T’ai Chi Level 1                                    Flexibility and Balance
    Students will learn Bafa Wubu, the ideal
                                                        This class aims to assist you in creating
    form for all beginners.
                                                        your personalized stretching daily routine.
    8 Mon, 2/28–4/18, 9:30–10:30 AM                     Regardless of your age or your physical
    T’ai Chi Level 2                                    activity, everything you do relies on ease
    Students will learn the world famous                of motion. Multiple studies have shown
    24-movement Yang-style form.                        that regular stretching exercises will help
    8 Mon, 2/28–4/18, 10:30–11:30 AM                    you feel lighter and younger, strengthen
                                                        your bones, move efficiently and
                                                        effortlessly increasing flexibility, stabilize
    T’ai Chi by the Sea                                 your body and improve balance, relieve
    —Fletcher Cove                                      back pain, stiff necks, and sore knees.
                                                        Moreover, obtaining balance and proper
    Achieve T’ai Chi fitness at our cottage             body positioning can evenly distribute
    high above Solana Beach. Learn this                 pressure on the intervertebral discs and
    ancient Chinese full body-mind-health               avoid excessive stress on the ligaments.
    exercise, while practicing the harmonizing          There is much more to know about
    yin/yang principles—relaxation, deep                stretching and flexibility than you might
    breathing, movement that stimulate and              imagine. This class is for everyone who
    circulate vital internal energy. Improve            is looking to commit to a healthier and
    your balance, flexibility, coordination,            longer life.
    strength and posture.
                                                        Supplies: Please bring a yoga mat. Yoga blocks and
    Supplies: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.       strap are recommended.
    Ippo De Luca / $89                                  Maria Laura Carlsson / $95
    Fletcher Cove, Community Center                     Del Mar Powerhouse, Community Room
    T’ai Chi Level 1                                    10 sessions. 5 Tues & Thurs, 3/1–4/5, 9–10:30 AM.
    Students will learn the Five Elements &             No class on 3/17.
    animals of nature expressed in Martial Arts.
    8 Fri, 2/25–4/22, 8:45–9:45 AM. No class on 3/25.
    T’ai Chi Level 2
    Students will learn the world famous
    24-movement Yang-style form.
    8 Fri, 2/25–4/22, 10–11 AM. No class on 3/25.

      16       COMMUNITY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
HEALTH & PERSONAL WELL-BEING | FOOD & WINE

         Mindful and Happy™                                  Earn American Heart
Mindfulness is available to everyone.                   Association BLS Certification
In this class, we will learn how to practice            Today
being mindful everyday. This Mindful                    We offer American Heart Association BLS
and Happy™ course will introduce                        Health Care Provider and AED certification
you to mindfulness and the body, the                    for workplace employees, healthcare
breath, emotions, compassion and                        providers, phlebotomy students and
communication. Living mindfully can                     the community every month. The
reduce stress, invite more focus on the                 course covers AED and choking/airway
present moment, and bring joy and                       obstruction for adults, children and infants
happiness. The course will offer tools,                 and is intended for certified or non-
exercises, and discussions which will                   certified, licensed or non-licensed
help you cultivate a more mindful life.                 healthcare professionals.
Laurie Keig-Morrell / $89                               Supplies: Please bring a form of ID to verify name.
San Elijo Campus, Room 309                              George Fadi / $105
4 Sat, 3/5–4/2, 9–10:30 AM. No class on 3/26.           Oceanside Campus, Room 3102
                                                        Wed, 2/9 OR 4/27 OR 5/11, 5–9 PM
                                                        Sat, 3/12, 9 AM–1 PM

FOOD & WINE

     Plant-Powered Food Prep—                                 Spring Renewal: Indian
Body and Mind Renewal                                   Plant-Based Meal Prep/Cooking
Early springtime is a time to let go of the             at Torrey Pines
old and make room for the new. Take                     Dive into the amazingness of delicious
action and create change with these                     Indian food with Certified Health Coach
easy to make, cleansing and nutritionally               Elaine Bryan. Lean how to use spices,
supportive, plant-powered dishes and                    plants and ingredients to create healthy
meals. Elaine will show you ways to                     food while exploring the numerous benefits
prepare meals for body and mind renewal                 of a diet rich in plants. We will be sampling
along with tips to support this process.                a variety of plant-based gluten free food
Supplies: A $40 materials fee will be collected in      made in class. Bring your appetite and
class. Bring a little container, your own utensils, a   imagination—leftovers will be available to
water bottle, and your appetite.                        take home.
Elaine Bryan / $79                                      Supplies: A $40 materials fee will be collected in
Oceanside Campus, Room 4526                             class. Bring a little container, your own utensils,
4 Mon, 2/7–3/7, 6:30–8:30 PM. No class on 2/21.         and your appetite. A supplies list will be included in
                                                        your registration so that you have plenty of time to
                                                        purchase items if you need to.
                                                        Elaine Bryan / $59
                                                        Torrey Pines High School
                                                        Room: Home Economics-2 (HE2)
                                                        Sat, 3/5, 11 AM–2 PM

       INSTRUCTOR BIO:
       Elaine Bryan is an educator of mindful plant-powered living with an
       emphasis on incorporating more plants in a stressless, doable, flavorful,
       fun way for our health. She is also a certified health coach, holistic
       cancer coach, registered yoga teacher and plant-powered enthusiast.

                                       PHONE 760.795.6820 | MIRACOSTA.EDU/COMMUNITY                       17
SPRING        2022
   FOOD & WINE

       Cooking Healthy Plant-Based
   Meals with Love
   Don’t you wish you could be inspired to                          INSTRUCTOR BIO:
   create flavorful, delicious food that is exciting                Maria Carlsson worked as a main
   and healthy? You will learn ways to convert                      chef and director in her own catering
   your favorite dishes into a no-oil, non-                         service for over seven years. Cooking
   processed, plant-based deliciousness.                            and teaching are her passions.
   Get ready to listen, take notes, cook and                        She has taught several subjects in
   taste in this two-hour thought-provoking                         Argentina, Mexico, and the USA
   experience. This class is for everyone                           during the last 30 years. Maria has
   looking for a healthier lifestyle or just some                   spent the greater part of her career
   new, yummy and interesting recipes.                              exploring the impact of certain diets
   Vegans or vegetarians, nonvegans or                              and physical activities.
   non-vegetarians are welcome.                                     Her unique holistic
   Supplies: A $45 materials fee will be collected in               approach embraces
   class. Bring a little container, your own utensils, a            the interplay between
   water bottle, and your appetite.                                 nutrition, a healthy
   Maria Laura Carlsson / $79                                       mindset and wellness.
   Oceanside Campus, Room 4526
   4 Sat, 3/12–4/9, 10 AM–12 PM. No class on 3/26.

   The Chemistry of Cooking Livestream
   Are you finding yourself at home more often and looking for a fun and engaging
   activity? Get the family together and join this interactive livestream class. This class will
   introduce you to the underlying principles of chemistry as it relates to cooking food.
   We will investigate the chemical and physical properties of foods and how different
   preparation methods affect how food appears and tastes. At the end of the course,
   you will be a scientist and a chef!
   Supplies: Instructor will email a PDF of materials and a suggested supply list. Required materials in the kitchen
   are measuring cups and spoons, basic utensils, a timer, a pot, a pan, and access to a stove and an oven.
   Suggested items include a kitchen scale, thermometer, and a grill/skillet. Instructor will email Zoom link.
   Sarah Dunn / $75 / Online (Family members in same household are welcome to join in at no additional cost.)
   4 Tues, 3/1–3/29, 6:30–8:30 PM. No class on 3/22.

            WINE TAST ING PORT
      CERT IFICATION
                     PASS
                                    Wine Tasting Certificate Passport
                      Whether you’re new to wine exploration or are an experienced wine
                      connoisseur, our latest Wine Tasting Certificate Passport is a fun and
                      interesting way to learn more about wine. This beautiful, compact,
                       one-of-a-kind passport is easy to carry and the perfect way to record
                       all of your wine tasting experiences of up to 40 wines per class—over
   200 wines in total from all around the world. Simply complete six wine appreciation
   classes (including at least one core tasting class and at least one master tasting
   class) to earn the coveted Wine Tasting Certificate stamp from MiraCosta College and
   Sommelier Dane Kuta. The classes include many fun wine-related games, entertaining
   videos, engaging presentations, food and cheese pairings, and, of course, plenty of in-
   depth learning about each wine region. Each class includes its own unique textbook.
   You’ll certainly develop your wine tasting skills, and make new friends along the way.
   Core Tasting courses / 6 sessions in each course
      • Old World vs. New World                                • Vive La France!*
      • Italian Wine, Art and Culture*                         • I Love California Wine!*
      • Wines From a Land Down Under*                          • Discovering Gems of the Wine World
   Master Tasting courses / 4 sessions in each course
      • Napa Valley                 • Bordeaux*                • Champagne*
   *These courses will be available in future semesters.

      18              COMMUNITY EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
FOOD & WINE | HOME & GARDEN

         The Wines of Napa Valley!                               Discovering Gems of the
– Master Tasting Course                                     Wine World–Core Tasting Course
Napa Valley wine expert and Certified                       Discover gems of the wine world with
Sommelier Dane Kuta guides you on a                         Certified Sommelier Dane Kuta. We’ll taste
four-week in-depth journey in the study                     wines from little-known and hidden wine
of Napa Valley wines. As you immerse                        producing regions, such as Colorado, Texas,
yourself in all things Napa, you will master                and all the way to Greece and England.
the intriguing history of the valley, hear                  Unusual wine varietals fromthese unique
amazing stories of early Napa settlers,                     areas are sure to surprise and enrich both
and enjoy some of the most esteemed                         your palate and your knowledge of wine.
wines in the world.                                         If you are a wine connoisseur, you won’t
                                                            want to miss this class!
Note: Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances
or colognes, as they will interfere with your learning      Note: Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances
experience. Must be 21 or older to register.                or colognes, as they will interfere with your learning
Supplies: A $85 materials fee will be collected prior       experience. Must be 21 or older to register.
to the start of class. Please bring three wine glasses,     Supplies: A $75 materials fee will be collected prior to
pen and paper to each class. Six wine tastes per            the start of class. Please bring three wine glasses, pen
session. Textbook included.                                 and paper to each class. Six wine pours each week
Dane Kuta / $79                                             and a textbook included!
San Elijo Campus, Room 302                                  Dane Kuta / $95
4 Wed, 3/16–4/13, 7–9 PM. No class on 4/6.                  San Elijo Campus, Room 302
                                                            6 Wed, 2/2–3/9, 7–9 PM

Wine Tasting–Old World vs New World–Core Tasting Course
Back by popular demand! A Certified Sommelier shows
you the differences between New and Old World wines. In
this entertaining and engaging class, learn to accurately
identify a wine based on its sight, nose and palate
characteristics using a deductive approach. Taste varietals
from around the world such as Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay
and Sauvignon Blanc—six wines per session!
Note: Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances or colognes, as they
will interfere with your learning experience. Must be 21 or older to register.
Supplies: A $75 materials fee will be collected prior to the start of class.
Please bring three wine glasses, pen and paper to each class. Six wine
tastes per session. Textbook included.
Dane Kuta / $95 / San Elijo Campus, Room 302
6 Wed, 4/20–5/25, 7–9 PM

HOME & GARDEN

Organic Edible Gardening Livestream
Grow your own organic produce! Whether you want to provide your family with
nutritious food, save money, get some exercise or just be more sustainable, this course
will give you the skills and knowledge you need to be on your way to a successful
harvest. If you have a few hours a week, you can grow the best organic vegetables
for your table. You do not need a large yard. Growing in raised beds and containers
makes gardening so much easier. We will discuss building raised beds and where
to buy pre-made ones. All aspects of gardening will be covered: design and care,
preparation, planting, harvesting and more. You will learn everything you need to
know about our favorite vegetables, fruits, herbs and edible flowers. Join us in the dirt
to make great, healthy food!
Supplies: Gardening tools and a supplies list will be suggested and emailed to students before the start
of class. Instructor will send a Zoom link before class begins.
Debbi Dubbs / $65
3 Sat, 3/5–3/19, 11 AM–1 PM

                                       PHONE 760.795.6820 | MIRACOSTA.EDU/COMMUNITY                          19
SPRING     2022
   HOME & GARDEN | LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

         Grow Cut Flowers from                                    Plant a Spring Herb Garden
   Bulbs, Tubers, Corms and Seeds                           Livestream
   Livestream                                               Learn herb families, herb garden design,
   Learn to grow easy-cut flowers from all                  tools, and growing methods from the
   forms. There’s nothing like fresh-cut flowers            comfort of your home or garden. Herbs
   in your home. They’re a great addition                   are the most giving and forgiving plants
   to the garden as they attract beneficial                 in a kitchen garden. There are a million
   insects and pollinators. You will get tips on            ways to use herbs inside a kitchen and the
   growing spring bulbs, such as choosing                   good news? You'll get loads of harvests
   a good bulb or tuber and planting them                   from your herb garden so you can say,
   in containers or in the ground. Get ready                'Goodbye' to grocery store herbs.
   for a colorful garden that may last until                Supplies: Gardening tools and a supplies list will be
   late fall.                                               suggested and emailed to students before the start
   Supplies: Gardening tools and a supplies list will be    of class. Instructor will send a Zoom link before
   suggested and emailed to students before the start       class begins.
   of class. Instructor will send a Zoom link before        Debbi Dubbs / $45
   class begins.                                            1 Sat, 4/9, 11 AM–2 PM
   Debbi Dubbs / $39
   1 Sat, 4/2, 11 AM–1 PM

   LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

   Spanish 1A for Mature Adults                             Spanish 1B for Mature Adults
   Livestream                                               Livestream
   This is a beginning Spanish class.                       This is the next step after 1A.
   Spanish 1A is designed for students                      Designed for those with some knowledge
   with limited or no knowledge of Spanish                  of Spanish or have taken Spanish 1A.
   or for those who have previously taken                   Conversations will be promoted by doing
   a Spanish language class and want to                     dialogs that deal with daily life. Your
   refresh what they once learned. A great                  vocabulary will improve and you will
   class for students who would like to learn               feel more confident speaking Spanish.
   the basics of the Spanish language for                   Guaranteed to be lots of fun!
   traveling purposes. Class will include                   Supplies: Students must purchase Spanish is Fun
   instruction in grammar, vocabulary, and                  Book 4th or 5th edition by Heywood Wald (ISBN:
   pronunciation through reading, writing                   978-1634199285). Available at amazon.com
   and conversation.                                        Instructor will send an email with Zoom link before
   Supplies: Students must purchase Spanish is Fun          class begins.
   Book 1–5th edition by Heywood Wald (ISBN: 978-           Gerda Snell / $139
   1634199285). Available at amazon.com. Instructor         8 Wed, 1/19–3/9, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM
   will send an email with Zoom link before class begins.
   Gerda Snell / $139
   8 Wed, 3/23–5/11, 9–11 AM

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LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Spanish 1C for Mature Adults                             Getting Started–American Sign
Livestream                                               Language (ASL)
This is the next class after Spanish 1B.                 Have you always wanted to learn ASL in
This course is designed for those                        a fun and interactive environment? Now
students with some knowledge of                          is your chance! This six-week interactive
Spanish. During this class, we will review               course will introduce you to basic
grammar, increase vocabulary, improve                    conversational signs and skills that will
pronunciation and study culture through                  enable you to communicate with the
writing and conversation exercises using                 Deaf community.
dialogs, stories and role-playing.                       Supplies: Students must purchase Learn to Sign the
Supplies: Students must purchase Spanish is Fun          Fun Way by Penny Warner (ISBN: 978-0761532637)
Book 1–5th edition by Heywood Wald (ISBN:                prior to the start of class.
978-1634199285). Available at amazon.com. Instructor     Lisa Alcantara / $125
will send an email with Zoom link before class begins.   Oceanside Campus, Room 3104
Gerda Snell / $139                                       6 Sat, 3/12–4/16, 10 AM–12 PM
8 Wed, 3/23–5/11, 11:15 AM–1:15 PM

                                                         Italian Language—Basic
Spanish 2A for Mature Adults                             Conversation and Writing
Livestream                                               Learn the basic conversation and writing
This is the next step after Spanish 1C.                  of the beautiful Italian language. Meet
Students will broaden their skills and                   fabulous people who, like you, are
proficiency by engaging in conversations,                fascinated by the Italian way of life, the art,
learning new vocabulary and practicing                   the music, the food, the style, and more.
grammar in a relaxed, informal                           This class is designed to be repeated as
atmosphere. It will be lots of fun.                      often as you wish.
Supplies: Students must purchase Spanish is Fun          Note: Some previous knowledge of Italian language
Book 2 by Heywood Wald (ISBN: 978-1634199285).           is preferred.
Available at amazon.com. Instructor will send an         Supplies: Please have a notebook with pen or pencil
email with Zoom link before class begins.                ready for class.
Gerda Snell / $139                                       Angela Fesi-Pouliot / $119
8 Wed, 1/19–3/9, 9–11 AM                                 Oceanside Campus, Room 3106
                                                         6 Tues, 2/8–3/15, 6–8 PM
Intermediate Spanish 1
Livestream                                               French Conversation
This continuation class of Beginning                     Parlez-vous français? Oui, Oui! Come
Spanish 3 is designed for those with                     experience this fun and dynamic class
knowledge of the Spanish language                        guaranteed to provide you with the
in present tense. This class will include                opportunity to gain confidence, learn
more grammar, conjugation in past                        vocabulary, perfect pronunciation and
tense and future tense, new vocabulary,                  increase fluency in the French language.
pronunciation, important expressions, as                 Topics will change weekly and cover a
well as reading, writing and conversation                wide variety of subjects. Enjoy this
through dialogs, stories and role playing.               unique experience.
Extra credit is given to those who keep the
laughs flowing.                                          Supplies: A $5 materials fee will be collected
                                                         for handouts.
Supplies: Students must purchase Spanish Made
                                                         Lisa Porfirio / $105
Simple by Eugene Jackson and Antonio Rubio (ISBN
978-0767915410) and Practice Makes Perfect:              San Elijo Campus, Room 305
Spanish Verb Tenses (ISBN: 978-0-071841856)              6 Mon, 1/31–3/14, 6–8 PM. No class on 2/21.
by Dorothy Richmond. Available at amazon.com.
Instructor will send an email with Zoom link before
class begins.
Alicia Flores Meneses / $135
8 Thurs, 2/24–4/28, 10 AM–12 PM
No class on 3/24 & 3/31.

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